124. Federal law, with which the University Act of 2005, the University Act 2002 and the higher education quality assurance law be changed (federal framework law for the introduction of a new training for teachers)

The National Council has decided:

Article 1

Federal Act 2005 amends the law on higher education

The University Act of 2005 (HG), Federal Law Gazette I no. 30/2006, last amended by Federal Law Gazette I no. 73/2011, is amended as follows:

1. in the table of contents is the section 4 that line:

„§ 4.

Recognition as a private university or a private Bachelor or Bachelor's and master's degree, as a private academic course or private course"2. In the table of contents is the section 38 that line:

"§ 38.

Bachelor and master studies obtaining a Magisterium"3. In the table of contents, following row is inserted after the row concerning the section 38:

§ 38a.

Supplementary trade-relevant studies studies to obtain a Magisterium"4. In the table of contents is the section 41 that line:

"article 41.

Introductory and orientation phase"5. In the table of contents, following row is inserted after the row concerning article 48:

'Article 48a.

Master's thesis"6. In the table of contents is the article 57 that line:

"§ 57.

Recognition of Bachelor's and master's theses"7. In the table of contents is the section 65 that line:

"section 65.

Awarded the academic degree and the academic term after conclusion of Bachelor or master studies and college courses"8. In the table of contents, following row is inserted after the row concerning the section 74:

"4a. main piece

External quality assurance of teaching studies

section 74a.

Quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education"9. In the table of contents, following rows are inserted after the row concerning the article 82:

"paragraph 82a.

Transitional law to the new middle school for studies beginning in the academic year 2013/14

Article 82 b.

Transition right to the section outline for the baseline before the academic year 2013/14

§ 82c.

Transitional law for graduates and graduates sechssemestriger bachelor study programs

§ 82d.

Transitional law for students of sechssemestriger bachelor study programs"

13. in section 4, paragraph 2, the phrase "of course" is replaced by the phrase "of Bachelor or Bachelor's and master's program".

14. in article 5, paragraph 1, the term "Program" is replaced by the phrase "Bachelor's and master's degree".

15. in article 5, paragraph 1 Z 2, the phrase "Teaching for elementary schools or for teachers for schools" is replaced by the phrase "Teaching for the elementary level or for the teacher training for secondary schools (General education)".

16. in article 5, paragraph 1, Z 4 replaced the phrase "Professional field-related research and development" by the phrase 'Scientific professional field-related research and development work'.

17. in section 5, paragraph 2, the phrase is "elementary schools and for secondary schools" by the phrase "elementary schools and for new secondary schools" replaced.

"(1) the University has with the focus on the teaching profession and their professional fields within the framework of teaching and research according to international standards both people in apprenticeships and in accordance with the needs in educational professions education, continuing to educate as well as educational institutions, mainly schools, in their development of quality to advise and to accompany." Is offers of the educational-scientific, academic, didactics and school-practical training (practical schools) to take into account the requirements of in-service. In all educational fields of professional research is to operate, to gain scientific knowledge for the development of teaching."

21 paragraph 8 para 2:

"(2) a teacher is with the successful completion of a Bachelors degree in fundamental competence in the extent of 240 ECTS credits (or a study in accordance with § 38a) in conjunction with a master's degree in the extent of at least 60 ECTS credits associated of the in-service, which may be waived for teaching degrees for the secondary school (vocational training) in the framework of a regulation of the competent Member of the Government, in compliance with the staff regulations the requirement of a master's program. At the College are to offer following studies in accordance with the requirement in the context of training and lead: 1 Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of the primary stage, 2. Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (literacy), 3rd Bachelor and Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training).

At the Pädagogische Hochschule Kärnten to offer Federal Law Gazette No. 101/1959, supplementary studies in Slovenian language and an additional offer in the area of teaching practice and lead is for the training of teachers and teachers for elementary schools and for new secondary schools in accordance with § 12 of the minority schools Act for Carinthia."

22 paragraph 8 para 3:

"Induction courses can be offered by universities of teacher education (3) for graduates of teacher training studies."

23 § 8 paragraph 3a is inserted after the following paragraph 3 b:

"(3B) at the College also can according to the demand studies complementary trade-relevant studies obtaining a Magisterium pursuant to § 35 1 b in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits on behalf of the Commissioner of the Government offered Z and run."

24. under article 8, paragraph 6, the following paragraph 6a is inserted:

(6a) who has College of education to contribute to the qualitative development of the schools within the framework of their scientific professional field-related teaching and research on the development of the school, as well as through the support and advice of school development process.

25. in article 8, paragraph 7, the phrase "for elementary and middle schools" is replaced by the phrase "for the elementary school and the new school".

26 paragraph 9 paragraph 7:

"(7) the research on colleges serves the production of scientific knowledge, which contribute to the development of the pedagogical profession fields."

27 the following paragraph 9 is added to § 9 paragraph 8:

"(9) the University has taken into account the situation of working students in preparing offers. If required the minimum study duration of in-service courses for the same amount of ECTS credits can be extended."

28. in article 10 the second sentence uses the term "professional field-related" replaces "scientific-professional field related" twist.

29 the following last sentence is added the section 30, paragraph 1:

"The inclusion of the offerings of Bachelor and master studies obtaining a Magisterium in the target and performance plan requires the testing and the positive opinion of the quality assurance Council pursuant to section 74a para 1 Nos. 3 and 4."

30 § 32 para 2 is inserted after Z 1 following Z 1a: '1a.Target and performance plan immediately after their approval by the competent Member of the Government,"31 § 35 Z 1 is:"(1. Bachelorstudien sind Studien, die a) of scientific training in general educational professions (E.g. employment in elementary educational or socio-pedagogical educational institutions) in the amount of work of at least 180 ECTS credits and a duration of at least six semesters or b) as admission to a master's degree to obtain a Magisterium (§ 38 paragraph 2) or the obtaining of a Magisterium (according to a regulation in accordance with § 8 para. 2) for the amount of work " serve of 240 ECTS-credits and a duration of eight semesters. The above studies meet the requirements of article 11 lit. d of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications, OJ No L 255 of the 30.09.2005 p. 22, as last amended by Regulation (EC) No. 623/2012, OJ "No. L 180 of the 12.07.2012 S. 9."

32. in article 35 to the Z 1 following Z 1a and 1B inserted: '1a.

Master studies are studies that serve the greater depth or breadth of scientific education on the basis of a relevant Bachelors degree and whose work is at least 60 and a maximum of 120 ECTS credits for a period of at least two and a maximum of four semesters. These studies meet the requirements of article 11, lit. d of Directive 2005/36/EC on the recognition of professional qualifications.

Studies complementary studies to obtain a Magisterium are 1B. Facheinschlägige in-service studies, complementing trade-relevant studies in the circumference of at least 180 ECTS credits at a recognized post-secondary educational institution (as well as a trade-relevant professional experience) to the didactic and educational content, and serve obtaining a Magisterium with only a subject of study in the field of general education or a teaching in the field of vocational training. Her work load amounts to at least 60 ECTS credits. The detailed arrangements in particular to the Aufnahmsvoraussetzungen and the amount of work are set by regulation of the Commissioner of the Government."

33. section 35 4 following fig. 4a is inserted in to the Z: '4a.Together-oriented studies are studies in accordance with § 10, where two or more colleges or one (or more) educational Hochschule(n) in cooperation with one (or more) Universität(en), receive of FH degree programmes, be BGBl. an identical curriculum adopted no. 340/1993, or foreign universities, which is, what parts of the study conducted by what institution. In a cooperation agreement in particular the work are to determine the resource allocation and the Aufnahmsvoraussetzungen."

34. in paragraph, the phrase 'the first training for a teacher training for general compulsory schools, students of initial training for a teacher training for vocational schools' 35 Z 5 is replaced by the phrase "of Bachelor and master studies".

35. the section 35 shall be added following Z 6: "6 induction courses are courses which serve scientific monitoring and reflection of the practice in the respective field of educational practical during the professional phase of entry as a teacher or teacher at an Austrian school."

36. paragraph 38 together with the heading:

"Bachelor and master studies obtaining a Magisterium

Bachelor and master studies are section 38 (1) of the colleges (§ 35 Z 1 and 1a) set up to obtain a Magisterium.

(2a) bachelor study programs in the area of the primary stage made priorities to be provided (E.g. including education, special and special education, social pedagogy, career guidance, elementary education, multilingualism), which is one to choose. Inclusive education is to offer anyway, as a focal point in all studies referred to in paragraph 2. Bachelor study programs may also provide priorities within the framework of secondary education (General education and vocational training). A focus to choose, if not a second field of study or more than two overlapping each other in terms of content subjects (coherent subject) be used is only in the area of general education. A focus can be selected in the field of vocational training. Which are 242/1962 in the current version, tasks of the schools in the school Organization Act, Federal Law Gazette No. accordingly to take into account.

(2B) master studies obtaining a Magisterium building on relevant Bachelor programs in accordance with paragraph 2 and with the academic degree "master of education ("MEd") finish. You have to provide professional wells of the contents of the Bachelor or extensions. In the case of an extension, the scope instead of 60 ECTS credits has to be at least 90 ECTS credits. The tasks of the types referred to in the school Organization Act are appropriately taken into account

(2c) the responsibility of the respective teacher depends on existing distribution of competences already passed at the time of voting. New studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (General education), which go beyond this, can only in cooperation with one (or more) Universität(en) and / or offered by foreign universities. Offers master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (General education) can therefore only offered in form one with one (or more) Universität(en) or foreign universities - each with the right to confer doctoral degrees in relevant studies - jointly established studies in the meaning of § 35 Z 4a and and have to cover at least 90 ECTS credits. Article 64 par. 5 of the University Act, Federal Law Gazette I no. 120/2002, shall apply to the master's programs offered by the universities.

(3) Bachelor or master studies can be offered as joint study programmes or jointly staged trials and carried. Unaffected, the obligation of cooperation according to para 2 is c.

(3a) the curricula of Bachelor and master studies have to take account of the objectives of article 24 of the UN disability rights Convention Note and including pedagogy to a reasonable extent.

(4) at the College of agricultural and environmental education Vienna the academic degree of "Bachelor of education" also the "qualification for the agricultural and forestry consulting and promotion services" includes."

37. According to article 38, the following article 38a including heading shall be inserted:

"Complementary trade-relevant studies studies to obtain a Magisterium

§ 38a. (1) Facheinschlägige complete complementary studies to obtain a teaching for the new middle school, the Polytechnic School or a teaching in the field of vocational training with a "Bachelor of education" ("BEd"). You must include in any case, the Bachelor and the provided for each field of study areas with the exception of the academic portion.

(1a) Facheinschlägige studies supplemental studies to obtain a teaching for secondary schools (General education) or a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training) complete with a "Bachelor of education" ("BEd"). You must include in any case, the Bachelor and the provided for each field of study areas with the exception of the academic portion.

(2) educational institutions can offer them only for those teaching degrees, that lead them both Bachelor programs in accordance with section 38, paragraph 2.

"Furthermore college courses can be set as needed and after checking on compliance with the scientific and professional-oriented requirements in the sense of section 74a para 1 No. 3 in accordance with the priorities of the competent Government member in the framework of the public education order to the scientific professional field-related training in the circumference of at least 90 and a maximum of 120 ECTS credits. With the academic degree "master of education ("MEd") complete."

39. in article 39, paragraph 2, the phrase is replaced by the phrase "at least 120 ECTS credits" "at least 90 and not more than 120 ECTS-credits".

40. in article 39, paragraph 3 is inserted after the phrase "as a joint study programmes" the twist "or studies furnished as common".

41. paragraph 40 para 3:

"(3) Bachelor and master studies are divided not into study sections."

42. paragraph 41 together with the heading:

"Introductory and orientation phase

Section 41 (1) in the curriculum of the bachelor study programs is to provide an introductory and orientation phase in the first half that for orientation in the study and profession, of reflection of study choice, reflection and examination of the key aspects and requirements of the studies and of the profession and promoting basic skills of students. The courses associated with the introductory phase are identified such as. Caution is to take on the special framework of vocational training.

(2) the assessment of the achievements of the students has to rely on the skills. The assessment is, if necessary, be supplemented by advisory notes. The tests of the introductory and orientation phase must be repeated twice. The positive success in all classes and examinations of the introductory and orientation phase shall be entitled for the purposes of further courses and exams, as well as to write the thesis laid down in the curriculum.

(3) to the study guidance, beginner tutorials are set up, which assist students in coping with the performance, organizational and social requirements of the course. It is permitted to organise these tutorials in collaboration with other entities, in particular with the Austrian students and Student Union."

43. According to § 42 para 1 inserted following paragraph 1a and 1B:

"(1a) the curricula of Bachelor and master studies obtaining a Magisterium have designed competence-oriented in accordance with the system to be. You have the development of profession-related skills such as General and special pedagogical skills, technical and didactical skills, inclusive and intercultural skills, social skills, to consider counselling skills and understanding of the profession, as well as to promote a comprehensive understanding of the educational task.

(1B) for students with a disability for the purpose of section 3 of the federal disability equality act, Federal Law Gazette I no. 82/2005, are the requirements of curricula - possibly taking on in accordance with article 63, paragraph 1 Z 7 requested different testing methods - to modify (individual curriculum), where the education target of the selected studies must be accessible. "

44. § 42 para 2 subpara 2 is omitted.

45. in article 42, paragraph 4, penultimate sentence is inserted:

"Curricula are for studies to obtain a teaching to submit to the quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education to comment."

46. in paragraph 46, after paragraph 1, the following paragraph 1a is inserted:

"(1a) completed studies are successful b according to individual curricula pursuant to § 42 para 1 to mark in the study-final testimony by a note on the fixed different curriculum."

47. pursuant to § 48, the following article 48a together with heading shall be inserted:

"Master's thesis

§ 48a. In the master degree course in accordance with § 35 Z 1a and article 39, paragraph 1 and 2 is a master's thesis as a scientific-professional field related work, which is the proof of competence independently as well as in terms of content and methodically acceptable to edit scientific topics, to be worded. Article 48, paragraph 2 shall apply. Further details are set in the respective curriculum. provisions on master's theses"

48. paragraph 49:

"49. (1) graduates and graduates of Bachelor's or master's program in accordance with § 35 Z 1 and 1a have to publish the positively judged Bachelor's or master's thesis by passing a full copy to the library of the teacher training college, which awarded the academic degree, as well as at the Austrian national library before awarding the academic grade. The scientific works or parts thereof that are not accessible to a mass duplication are exempt from the publication requirement.

(2) on the occasion of the compulsory transfer of scientific work at the library of the teacher training college as well as at the Austrian national library is the author or the author shall be entitled to request the exclusion of the use of the delivered copy for no longer than five years after the date of delivery. The proposal is to grant by the College body responsible for the study-legal Affairs, if that or the student makes believable, that important legal or economic interests are at risk of or of the students."

49. paragraph 51 paragraph 1:

"(1) requirement for admission to a Bachelor's degree for a teacher is the General University entrance qualification, as well as the performance-related, personal, professional, artistic, and educational qualifications to study in accordance with the competencies required for the work of teachers and educators. The General University entrance qualification is to prove for ordinary students for teaching degrees in the field of vocational training up to the obtaining of 120 ECTS credits. Additional requirements for admission to Bachelor programs for teaching degrees for secondary (vocational training) are set by regulation of the study Commission."

50th according to § 51 para 2 shall be inserted following paragraph 2a to 2 c:

"(2a) for a Bachelor's degree for a teacher training for secondary schools (vocational training) the General University entrance qualification can be replaced by way of derogation from article 51, paragraph 1 by a master craftsman or an equal equivalent qualification in conjunction with a minimum three years professional experience."

(2B) for admission to a master's degree requires the completion of a relevant Bachelor.

(2c) only such persons may be admitted to the Bachelor's degree program at colleges closer to set by regulation requirements in accordance with paragraph 3. The suitability requirements are to clarify that the aims of the trade is taken into account with regard to the selection of students to diversity and inclusion in orientation to the catalogue of competences according to § 42 para 1a. It is the proof of eligibility criteria to refrain, which cannot be met in compliance with the essential requirements for the desired occupation due to a first language other than German or a disability within the meaning of the federal disability equality act. "If necessary, appropriate compensatory measures are the suitability assessment procedure as well as in the course of studies (E.g. in the sense of § 63 para 1 No. 7) be provided."

51. paragraph 51 paragraph 3:

"(3) the procedure for determining the suitability to the Bachelor's degree has scientific criteria to take into account. The materials and information are to provide no later than six months before performing the procedure on the homepage. The detailed provisions about the admission requirements and the procedure for determining the suitability to the Bachelor's degree, about the conditions for studying (education) courses, as well as about the admission procedure are set by Decree of the competent Member of the Government, as well as according to the requirements of the curricula through regulation of the study Commission."

52. in article 52 the phrase "and complementary to relevant specialist studies studies to obtain a Magisterium (in accordance with § 38a)" is inserted after the phrase "as well as for (University) training courses".

"In terms of the Bachelor offered by the College of education and master studies, obtaining a teaching in the area of secondary education (General education and vocational education and training), relevant professional knowledge on practice-oriented study parts are to be."

55. the heading of section 57 is as follows:

"Recognition of Bachelor's and master's theses"

56. in paragraph 57, the phrase "or a master's thesis" is inserted after the phrase "Requirements of a Bachelor thesis".

57. in article 59 paragraph 2 No. 3 eliminates "provided for the respective period of the study" the twist.

58. in article 59, paragraph 2, Z 5 replaced the phrase "Presence and civil service" by the phrase "Presence, training and community service".

59. Article 59 paragraph 2 No. 6 is: "6 in the upcoming mandatory school-practical training in the first or second semester of study in the following semesters after one-time repetition (also in the context of other studies or the studies at a different College) - but twice - negative were assessed a reference from the school of practice is a negative assessment of the semester just keep,"60. Article 59 paragraph 2 be added following Z 7 and Z 8: "7 in a prescribed examination of introductory and orientation phase at the last repetition is negatively assessed, 8 vocational education teacher training studies and technical-industrial education leaving the employment."

61. in article 62 par. 2 Z 5 is after the phrase "Copy of their bachelor's thesis" the phrase "or their master's thesis of a master's program in accordance with § 35 Z 1a" inserted.

62. the heading of section 65 is as follows:

"Ceremony of the academic degree and the academic term after conclusion of Bachelor or master studies and college courses"

63. paragraph 65 paragraph 1:

"(1) the Rector or the Rector of the University has students of Bachelor and master studies following the positive assessment of all checks prescribed in the respective curriculum and after delivery which positively assessed scientific-professional field related Bachelor or master thesis the academic degree"Bachelor"or"Master"by a written opinion immediately, but no later than one month after the fulfilment of all conditions by virtue to give." For Bachelor programs according to § 38 paragraph 2a is the academic degree "Bachelor of Education (BEd)", for master studies according to § 38 paragraph 2 b the academic degree "Master of Education (MEd)" to give. The provision of § 65a remain unaffected."

64. According to article 65, paragraph 1, the following paragraph 1a is inserted:

"(1a) studies in accordance with § 35 Z 1b applies paragraph 1 with regard to the awarding of the academic degree"Bachelor of Education (BEd)"."

64A. section 65a para 1 is:

"(1) at the request of the 1 is a total year teacher training, 2. teacher education in six semesters and an additional teacher training or 3. a teacher training in the field of vocational education in six semesters and a required after the recording conditions in force at the time of registration trade-relevant educational background people, and / or professional experience in full employment to the extent of at least one year"

have successfully completed after the applicable before the entry into force of this federal law study legislation or acquired, upon completion of in-service supplementary studies, as well as a Bachelor in the total amount of 39 ECTS (of which 9 ECTS for the Bachelor thesis) to give the academic degree "Bachelor of Education, BEd". The motion is to put runs at the corresponding Bachelor degree course at a college or a recognized private college or a recognized course of private study. The Government Commissioner shall by regulation to the detailed rules on the design of the in-service supplementary studies. These qualifications obtained, can be accepted entirely or in part according to the requirements of the Rahmencurriculums. In this regard, for example, relevant training such as a successfully completed university or University of applied sciences studies, a further teacher training, in-service training and studies, on teacher training studies based on education such as University or college courses come additional training for special teachers and teachers or more appropriate in terms of content and requirements in terms of qualifications, project supervision, school leadership activities, relevant publications, and other relevant to the teaching profession qualifications into account to obtain additional teaching, (if this is not an entry requirement to section 65a, paragraph 1 Z 2). By way of derogation by article 57 also term papers and other scientific work can be recognition, provided they meet the requirements of a Bachelor thesis at the College in terms of content. The qualifications are to be documented in a competence portfolio."

65. in article 68, paragraph 1, the phrase "Course of studies or teacher training studies" by the phrase replaced "Bachelor's or master's program".

66. paragraph 69 paragraph 1:

"(1) students of bachelor study programs and master studies at colleges, which have Austrian citizenship, are EU citizens or those of Austria on the basis of an international agreement to provide same rights for admission to the occupation is like domestic students, have, if they exceed the intended study period to not more than two semesters to pay no tuition fees. Hours of attendance, education and civil service, which will be completed during the study period, and a leave of absence will not count against the intended period of study."

67. in article 69, paragraph 2, the last sentence is omitted.

68. According to the 4 main piece is the following 4a. Main piece is inserted:

"4a. main piece

External quality assurance of teaching studies

Quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education

section 74a. (1) the Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture has to set up a quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education quality and demand-oriented, scientific accompaniment of the development of teacher training studies together with the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research. This has the following responsibilities: 1. observation and analysis of the development of teachers - and teacher education in Austria taking on European and international developments, as well as proposals for its further development, 2. advice of the who and the Federal Minister and the higher educational institutions in matters of quality assurance and demand issues, 3. study offer-specific examination of the scientific and professional-oriented requirements for the performance of colleges if necessary with the assistance of one for this internationally recognised independent higher education quality assurance body (E.g. Agency for quality assurance and accreditation Austria , or one in the European quality assurance register registered quality assurance facility), 4th opinion within the framework of the curriculum review process to the curricula of teacher training studies in accordance with annex with regard to the implementation of professional legal requirements (in particular the competencies required for the work of teachers and educators, the qualification profile, appropriate consideration of the school Organization Act 1962 in referred to in the amended duties of schools and employment requirements) at the offering educational institution , as well as 5th annual publication of a report on the current state of teachers - and teacher education in Austria and submission to the National Council.

(2) the quality assurance Council consists of six to five years appointed members, who have the essential to the tasks of the quality assurance Council knowledge, in particular of the Austrian school system, as experts and experts in the field of national and international higher education. Re-appointment is possible. The Board is to consist half of women and men. At least two members must have a relevant international experience. Three members are from the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture, to order three by the Minister or by the Federal Ministry of science and research.

(3) the quality assurance Council membership ends 1. expiration of the term of Office;

2. by waiver;

3. by dismissal;

4. by death.

(4) the Minister or the Minister can dismiss a member of the quality assurance Council due to a serious breach of duty, a criminal conviction or lack of health fitness by decision of its function ordered by him or her.

(5) the quality assurance Council are members of the Federal Government or a provincial government, Secretaries of State and Secretaries of State, members of the National Council, the Federal Council, the provincial Council and senior officials and officials of a political party a such feature on federal or State level as well as persons do not belong to, have exercised over the last two years. Officials and officials of higher educational institutions (members of the University and high boards, members of the faculties as well as the Chairmen of the Senate or study commissions) and employees and employees of federal ministries in the active service as tertiary educational institutions are also excluded.

(6) or the Chairman Council quality assurance as well as their or any substitute or Deputy are elected by the members by a simple majority from among the members. Should there be no agreement, these positions are appointed by the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture in consultation with the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research.

(7) the duties referred to in paragraph 1 are by the quality assurance Council members regularly to perform, where Division of labor, as well as the engagement of external assessments in the sense of paragraph 1 Z 3 is possible. The falls in par. 1 Z 4 called task pane in the enforcement of a different Federal Ministry, an expert or an expert advisory tool can be ordered on the part of this Ministry. The quality assurance Council has to meet at least four times a year for resolutions. The content of each session are summarized in a log. The decisions, opinions and recommendations of the quality assurance Council are to publish. The meetings are not public and to treat the issues discussed therein.

(8) the quality assurance Council makes its decisions in the way of the vote. A quality assurance Council decision is concluded only if at least four members for a request. The quality assurance Council decisions are the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to submit art and culture and the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research and publish. Detailed rules to management the quality assurance Council shall determine in its rules of procedure and creates a multiannual programming, which require the approval of the Federal Minister of the Federal Minister for education, art and culture and the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research. The rules of procedure shall be published. In its management, the quality assurance Council is supported by a secretariat. Of personnel and administrative expenses is supported by the Federal Ministry for science and research, as well as by the Federal Ministry for education, arts and culture to half.

(9) the members of the quality assurance Council are independent and bound by any instructions in the exercise of their function.

(10) the quality assurance Council is subject to the supervision of the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister. The Minister or the Minister is entitled to consult requested documents provided by him or her."

69. in paragraph 79, following Z 1a is inserted after Z1: '1a."in terms of section 74a the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture and the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research;"

70. the section 80 the following ABS is. 8 added:

"(8) the following provisions of this Federal Act in the version of Federal Law Gazette I no. 124/2013 apply as follows: 1. the contents of the sections 38a, and the 4a." Lines the main piece, article 5, paragraph 1 Z 4, § 8 para 1, 3B and 6a, § 9 section 7, article 10, § 35 Z 1 b and 4a, section 38a including heading with the exception of paragraph 1a, § 39 para 1 to 3, § 42 paragraph 4, article 52 with respect to the registration period for studies complementary trade-relevant studies obtaining a Magisterium, section 59 para 2 Z 8, § 65 paragraph 1a, § 65a, paragraph 1 , § 79 par. 1a, as well as the 4a. Main piece into force with expiration of the day of the announcement in the Federal Law Gazette.

71. According to § 82 following paragraph 82a inserted to § 82d together with the heading:

"Right of transition to the new high school for studies beginning in the academic year 2013/14

section 82a. (1) until October 1, 2015, no. 2 is the term "Hauptschulen" by the term to replace "New schools" in article 5, paragraph 1.

(2) with the academic year 2013/14, only more bachelor study programs for the teacher to new secondary schools are to lead instead of bachelor study programs for the teacher training for secondary schools. Students of the Bachelor of the Magisterium for schools have continued his studies from the academic year 2013/14 as a Bachelor's degree for the teaching profession for new secondary schools to continue this.

Transition right to the section outline for the baseline before the academic year 2013/14

b bachelor study programs that were started before October 1, 2013, are § 82 to lead with an outline of study section until the expiry of.

Transitional law for graduates and graduates sechssemestriger bachelor study programs

§ 82c. Admission to a master's degree in accordance with § 35 Z 1a after completion of six in order to obtain a teaching requires the provision of further 60 ECTS credits through the completion of relevant studies in the framework of education, continuing and further education at a college or University.

Transitional law for students of sechssemestriger bachelor study programs

§ 82d. "Students of bachelor study programs, which graduated to the ago with Federal Law Gazette I have started entry into force of the amendment of the Act on HEIs No. 124 / 2013 legislation, to continue this according to the law applicable at the beginning of their studies."

72. the law on higher education is added following conditioning:

Appendix to section 74a para 1 No. 4 "frameworks for the evaluation of the curricula through the quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education

The quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education is oriented towards following frameworks to study architecture in the creation of the comments within the framework of the curriculum review process to the curricula of the new teacher training studies.

Framework for teacher training studies

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of the primary stage

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which:-40 to 50 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis;

-120 to 130 ECTS credits for elementary and primary education pedagogy and didactic with focus in the respective age range (elementary or primary education);

-60 to 80 ECTS credits focus setting (such as in a professional education, inclusive education, in special and remedial education, in social pedagogy in multilingualism, etc.);

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Up to 60 ECTS-credits can be applied for graduates of MBBS.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-If the elementary and primary education should be covered after completing a Bachelors degree for the primary level, the effort of master studies rises to at least 90 ECTS credits.

An extension study for the primary level in the form of a further master's program in the amount of 120 ECTS-credits can be offered for graduates of teacher training studies in the field of secondary education (General education).

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (literacy)

A "field of study" in the following always refers to a part of a school in the area of secondary education (General education).

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which:-40 to 50 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis;

-per course 95 to 100 ECTS credits for study subject-related didactics and special branches of science or 190 to 200 ECTS-credits for more than two overlapping each other in terms of content subjects (coherent subject);

-or instead of 2nd degree specializations in the range of 95 to 100 ECTS Bhaskar (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.);

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 90 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-in the overall study at least 115 ECTS credits must include studies subject-related parts per subject.

Extension studies for secondary schools (General education) in the form of a further master's program in the circumference of at least 90 ECTS-credits can be offered for graduates of teacher training studies in primary school with specialization in a field of professional education.

Frameworks for teaching studies to way to beginners and newcomers

Studies for Facheinschlägige complementary studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (literacy)

Admission requirement:-completion of relevant studies at a tertiary education institution to the extent of at least 180 ECTS credits.

Bachelor in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits, of which: - 150 ECTS credits allocated to the relevant specialist studies;

-90 ECTS credits for general education-scientific principles and didactics; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits can be applied by at least one year professional practice with pedagogical activity shares.

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

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the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-If in the master's degree educational specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.) should be covered the effort of master studies rises to at least 90 ECTS credits.

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training)

-an at least 3 years relevant professional experience; Exceptions are by regulation of the Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to art and culture.

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which: - 60 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits for a professional experience with educational interests will be counted;

-120 ECTS credits for professional basics; It can be applied up to 120 ECTS credits for an at least three years relevant professional experience; If there is not at least three years relevant professional experience, up to 60 ECTS-credits will be counted;

-60 ECTS credits for Didactics; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits for a professional experience with educational interests will be counted;

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-Pedagogical specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.).

For complementary trade-relevant studies studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training):

Admission requirements:-completion of relevant studies at a tertiary educational institution in the amount of at least 240-300 ECTS credits.

-An at least three years relevant professional experience; Exceptions are by regulation of the Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to art and culture.

Bachelor in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits, of which: - 180 ECTS credits allocated to from the relevant study;

-60 ECTS credits for general education-scientific principles and didactics;

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-Pedagogical specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; (Berufsorientierung, Mehrsprachigkeit, Medienpädagogik USW.). "

Article 2

Federal law, which changes the University Act 2002

The 2002 University Act, Federal Law Gazette I no. 120, last amended by Federal Law Gazette I no. 52/2013, is amended as follows:

1. in section 2 Z 5 after the word "Professional accounts" following phrase inserted: ", in particular for the teaching post in schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical education".

2 in § 3 Z 5 after the word "Universities" following phrase inserted: "and by educators and educators".

3. No. 1 is following lit § 13 para 2. n added: "n) on studies for teachers at schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions: the performance agreement is a positive opinion of the quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education in newly established studies."

4. § 51 para 2 following Z 30 is appended: "30 induction courses are courses that serve the graduates and graduates of teacher training studies during their career entry in an Austrian school scientific monitoring and reflection of the practice in the respective field of educational practical."

5. § 54 para 3 shall beadded:

"(3) the amount of work for master studies has at least 60 ECTS credits to be if the 240 ECTS credits amounted to this Bachelor's degree program pursuant to § 64 paragraph 5 basis. The work load amounts to 240 ECTS credits for the Bachelor degree course for teachers at schools and there is no opinion on employability to create, for professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions the work load amounts to at least 180 ECTS credits. Master studies have for obtaining a teaching in the area of secondary education (General education). at least 90 ECTS credits to cover"

6 § 54 paragraph 5 first sentence reads:

"The decision-making are the Rectorate, curricula of theological studies curricula and their changes also the competent ecclesiastical authorities as well as curricula of studies for the teaching profession at schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions the quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education to comment to submit to."

7 be added following paragraph 6a, 6B, 6 c and 6 d in section 54:

"(6a) for graduates of teacher training studies, induction courses can be offered by the universities."

(6B) the Rector of a University is entitled to give those general education or vocational secondary schools which cooperate in the conduct of practice events for students of Bachelor and master teacher training studies, the term "School of cooperation" with the addition of the respective University.

(6c) offers bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching for primary schools, special schools, polytechnic schools, schools, new secondary schools or vocational training can be offered only in the form of a study jointly established with one (or more) colleges and run.

"(6 d) to apply article 66 with the proviso, that the selection process has to be part of the introductory and orientation phase, if it takes place after the approval is for studies for teachers at schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions."

"(12) the recording or selection procedures for teaching at schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions has in particular the following requirements to be considered: 1 review of the appropriate for the training requirements for the teaching post in schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions performance-related, personal, professional and educational suitability in accordance with the skills required for the profession of teachers and educators;"

2. taking into account the scientific criteria for eligibility procedures;

3. timely provision of information and materials on the homepage of the University; "recording proceedings before the authorisation at the latest six months before the implementation, selection process after the approval at the latest at the beginning of the relevant semester."

10 35 the following paragraph is added to article the 143:

"(35) article 63, paragraph 1 Z 5a and paragraph 12 as amended by Federal Law Gazette I are no. 124/2013 on students who 2014/2015 start the course starting in the winter semester to apply."

Article 3

Federal law that modifies the higher education quality assurance Act

The higher education quality backup Act, Federal Law Gazette I no. 74/2011, is amended as follows:

1. in section 22 par. 2 Z 5 is the point replaced with a semi-colon and following Z 6 added: "6 structures and procedures of quality assurance for the teaching post in schools or professional activities in elementary pedagogical educational institutions in particular to the examination of the scientific and professional-oriented conditions for service provision."

2. in the table of contents the following is inserted after the 7th section: '7a. Section quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education 3. The following section 7a shall be inserted after article 30:

"7a. section"

Quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education

section 30a. (1) the Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research has in common with the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education for educators - and teacher education quality and demand-oriented, scientific accompaniment of the development of teacher training studies to establish a quality assurance Council Arts and culture. This has the following responsibilities: 1. observation and analysis of the development of teachers - and teacher education in Austria taking on European and international developments, as well as proposals for its further development, 2. advice of the who and the Federal Minister and the higher educational institutions in matters of quality assurance and demand issues, 3.

Studies offer specific examination of the scientific and professional-oriented requirements for the performance of colleges if necessary with the assistance of an independent higher education quality assurance body for this internationally recognized (E.g. Agency for quality assurance and accreditation of Austria in the European quality assurance register registered quality assurance facility), 4th opinion within the framework of the curriculum review process to the curricula of teacher training studies in accordance with annex with regard to the implementation of professional regulations (in particular the skills necessary for the profession of teachers and educators , the qualification profile, appropriate consideration of the school Organization Act 1962 in referred to in the amended duties of schools and employment requirements) at the offering educational institution, as well as 5th annual publication of a report on the current state of teachers - and teacher education in Austria and submission to the National Council.

(2) the quality assurance Council is appointed members, who have the essential to the tasks of the quality assurance Council knowledge, in particular of the Austrian school system, as experts and experts in the field of national and international higher education from six to five years. Re-appointment is possible. The Board is to consist half of women and men. At least two members must have a relevant international experience. Three members are from the Federal Minister or the Federal Ministry of science and research to order three by the Minister or by the Federal Minister for education, art and culture.

(3) the quality assurance Council membership ends 1. expiration of the term of Office;

2. by waiver;

3. by dismissal;

4. by death.

(4) the Minister or the Minister can dismiss a member of the quality assurance Council due to a serious breach of duty, a criminal conviction or lack of health fitness by decision of its function ordered by him or her.

(5) the quality assurance Council are members of the Federal Government or a provincial government, Secretaries of State and Secretaries of State, members of the National Council, the Federal Council, the provincial Council and senior officials and officials of a political party a such feature on federal or State level as well as persons do not belong to, have exercised over the last two years. Officials and officials of higher educational institutions (members of the University and high boards, members of the faculties as well as the Chairmen of the Senate or study commissions) and employees and employees of federal ministries in the active service as tertiary educational institutions are also excluded.

(6) or the Chairman Council quality assurance as well as their or any substitute or Deputy are elected by the members by a simple majority from among the members. Should there be no agreement, these positions are appointed by the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research in consultation with the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture.

(7) the duties referred to in paragraph 1 are by the quality assurance Council members regularly to perform, where Division of labor, as well as the engagement of external assessments in the sense of paragraph 1 Z 3 is possible. The falls 4 called task pane in the enforcement of a different Federal Ministry in par. 1 Z an expert or an expert advisory tool can be ordered on the part of this Ministry. The quality assurance Council has to meet at least four times a year for resolutions. The content of each session are summarized in a log. The decisions, opinions and recommendations of the quality assurance Council are to publish. The meetings are not public and to treat the issues discussed therein.

(8) the quality assurance Council makes its decisions in the way of the vote. A quality assurance Council decision is concluded only if at least four members for a request. The quality assurance Council decisions are the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research and the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to submit art and culture and to publish. Detailed rules to management the quality assurance Council shall determine in its rules of procedure and creates a multiannual programming, which require the approval of the Federal Minister of the Federal Minister for science and research and the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture. The rules of procedure shall be published. In its management, the quality assurance Council is supported by a secretariat. Of personnel and administrative expenses is supported by the Federal Ministry for science and research, as well as by the Federal Ministry for education, arts and culture to half.

(9) the members of the quality assurance Council are independent and bound by any instructions in the exercise of their function.

(10) the quality assurance Council is subject to the supervision of the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister. The Minister or the Minister is entitled to consult requested documents provided by him or her."

4. § is 38 Z 2 digit labeled "3" and the new No. 2 is: "2. in terms of section 30a the Federal Minister or the Federal Minister for science and research and the Federal Ministry or the Federal Minister for education, art and culture;"

Appendix to article 30, paragraph 1 Z 4 "frameworks for the evaluation of the curricula through the quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education

The quality assurance Council for educators - and teacher education is oriented towards following frameworks to study architecture in the creation of the comments within the framework of the curriculum review process to the curricula of the new teacher training studies.

Framework for teacher training studies

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of the primary stage

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which:-40 to 50 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis;

-120 to 130 ECTS credits for elementary and primary education pedagogy and didactic with focus in the respective age range (elementary or primary education);

-60 to 80 ECTS credits focus setting (such as in a professional education, inclusive education, in special and remedial education, in social pedagogy in multilingualism, etc.);

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Up to 60 ECTS-credits can be applied for graduates of MBBS.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-If the elementary and primary education should be covered after completing a Bachelors degree for the primary level, the effort of master studies rises to at least 90 ECTS credits.

An extension study for the primary level in the form of a further master's program in the amount of 120 ECTS-credits can be offered for graduates of teacher training studies in the field of secondary education (General education).

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (literacy)

A "field of study" in the following always refers to a part of a school in the area of secondary education (General education).

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which:-40 to 50 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis;

-per course 95 to 100 ECTS credits for study subject-related didactics and special branches of science or 190 to 200 ECTS-credits for more than two overlapping each other in terms of content subjects (coherent subject);

-or instead of 2nd degree specializations in the range of 95 to 100 ECTS Bhaskar (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.);

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 90 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-in the overall study at least 115 ECTS credits must include studies subject-related parts per subject.

Extension studies for secondary schools (General education) in the form of a further master's program in the circumference of at least 90 ECTS-credits can be offered for graduates of teacher training studies in primary school with specialization in a field of professional education.

Frameworks for teaching studies to way to beginners and newcomers

Supplementary trade-relevant studies studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (literacy)

Admission requirement:-completion of relevant studies at a tertiary education institution to the extent of at least 180 ECTS credits.

Bachelor in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits, of which: - 150 ECTS credits allocated to the relevant specialist studies;

-90 ECTS credits for general education-scientific principles and didactics; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits can be applied by at least one year professional practice with pedagogical activity shares.

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-the share for general education-scientific basis must be so great that at least 60 ECTS-credits in the overall study are included together with the component in the Bachelor's degree;

-If in the master's degree educational specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.) should be covered the effort of master studies rises to at least 90 ECTS credits.

For Bachelor and master studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training)

-an at least 3 years relevant professional experience; Exceptions are by regulation of the Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to art and culture.

Bachelor's degree in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits; of which: - 60 ECTS credits for general education-scientific basis; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits for a professional experience with educational interests will be counted;

-120 ECTS credits for professional basics; It can be applied up to 120 ECTS credits for an at least three years relevant professional experience; If there is not at least three years relevant professional experience, up to 60 ECTS-credits will be counted;

-60 ECTS credits for Didactics; of maximum of 30 ECTS-credits for a professional experience with educational interests will be counted;

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-Pedagogical specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; Vocational orientation, multilingualism, education, etc.).

For complementary trade-relevant studies studies to obtain a teaching in the area of secondary education (vocational training):

Admission requirements:-completion of relevant studies at a tertiary educational institution in the amount of at least 240-300 ECTS credits.

-An at least three years relevant professional experience; Exceptions are by regulation of the Minister or the Federal Minister for education, to art and culture.

Bachelor in the circumference of 240 ECTS credits, of which: - 180 ECTS credits allocated to from the relevant study;

-60 ECTS credits for general education-scientific principles and didactics;

-educational practical studies are to be integrated.

Master's degree in the circumference of at least 60 ECTS credits:-reference to the pedagogical activity and science;

-Pedagogical specializations (such as including special - and special education, pedagogy, social pedagogy; (Berufsorientierung, Mehrsprachigkeit, Medienpädagogik USW.). "

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